While diesel cars are relatively common in many parts of the world now, with growing interest in others, it’s important to know which car it was that started the whole diesel alternative. It was a Mercedes-Benz, the 260D from 1937, to be precise.

Normally, everybody across the globe should be excited about the excellent mixture of pulling power and efficiency that turbo-diesel engines deliver. In reality though, you still have to state your case.

Audi is said to be mulling making an RS version of its new Q7 SUV. However, with no such models to precede it, there’s little we can relate to in order to speculate in regards to its possible specifications.

The Nissan Navara continues in its current form in Europe, even though an all-new model was revealed in Asia last year. In the UK, the Navara even gets a new limited edition model built with the Salomon mountain sports brand.

Mercedes-Benz and diesel engines go way-way back to the late 1930s. One of the first diesel Mercs to sport the classic look that came to define the brand is the W120 model, which in oil-burning trim was called the 180D.

This is the all-new Mitsubishi L200 and it’s going to debut at the Geneva Motor Show early next month. If you find it familiar, you’re right – it’s the same car as the Mitsubishi Triton unveiled in late 2014 in Thailand.

Citroën’s luxury brand DS has updated its flagship model, the DS 5, which loses any reference to its parent company. The chevron that used to adorn the front end has been replaced by the DS logo placed on a redesigned grille, but that’s not the only change the DS 5 gets.

The compact premium SUV segment is one of the fastest growing vehicle classes in Europe, with sales expected to exceed 500,000 units for the first time this year due to new model launches from brands such as BMW, Land Rover and Mercedes-Benz.

Subaru announced its lineup for the Geneva Motor Show, with the highlights being the European debuts of the all-new Levorg and Outback. The Japanese automaker will also exhibit the Forester equipped with the boxer diesel and Lineartronic (CVT) transmission.